By the edge of a forgotten lake, there’s an old, spooky house that seems to have been left behind by time. It’s overgrown with vines, and its once-grand features are now crumbling. For as long as anyone can remember, the house has been empty, and people say it’s haunted.
A long time ago, the house belonged to the Winthrop family, who were very wealthy. They had a beautiful daughter named Evelyn. She fell in love with a young man from the village named Thomas. But Evelyn’s family didn’t think Thomas was good enough for her, so they kept her locked up in the house, far away from him.
Evelyn was heartbroken. She spent her days longing to be with Thomas, feeling trapped and miserable. One night, under the light of the full moon, she snuck out of the house and made her way to the lake where she and Thomas used to dream about their future together. It’s said that she walked into the cold water and vanished. People believe her spirit is still there, waiting for the love she never got to have.
Over the years, stories about the house have become legend. Villagers say they hear soft, sad sounds coming from inside the house, and some claim to have seen shadowy figures moving around. One story tells of a group of friends who dared to explore the house. As they wandered through the dark, dusty rooms, one of them suddenly felt a bone-chilling cold and heard a faint whisper. When he turned around, he saw a shadowy figure in the corner and quickly ran out, scared out of his wits.
Nowadays, if you visit the house at night, many say you can still feel Evelyn’s presence—a ghostly reminder of a love that was never fulfilled. Most people prefer to stay away once the sun sets, leaving the old house and its quiet lake to their sorrowful peace.
